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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.23, 687.66 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.23, 687.66 and 169.91 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.23 : 687.66 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.23/687.66 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.23x = 687.66 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.23x = 116,836.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,836.87/458.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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